Charmander's Lament - Starter Squad Halloween 2023

Happy Halloween! Watch Starter Squad:

Episode 11 coming soon!

-Video Credits-

Written, Performed, and Animated by:
Pierce "Shippiddge" Shipp

Music Arranged and Composed by:
Ori Schlesinger

Starring:

Ending Music:

Set Modeling:
Visivle

Sound Design:
Travis Thomas

Additional Lyrics Help:
Audioraine
Zoinkscom
Doopie

[Shippiddge]

Hey all! Episode 11 is taking me way too long and I really wanted to release something this year. I thought about doing a 10 year anniversary video or a 1 million subscribers video, but none of the ideas were really /me/. I wanted to make something with re-watchability and not just an update video, so when I thought of the idea for this song in late September I just sort of ran with it. Additionally, Episode 12 tentatively features more musical parts, so I wanted to get my practice in at making a song from scratch. This is the result! The first song written and sung by me! Woo!

Episode 11 is definitely coming along, though. It has a 30 minute runtime with more characters and action than ever. At this point it's waaaay more done than not, but I still have a lot to go. You can find regular updates on Patreon.com/shippiddge if you're interested in that. It also features some sneak peaks. I still don't know when I can release, but I'm guessing the beginning of 2024. As soon as I know for sure, I'll let you all know.

Well, thanks for watching. I hope you stick around for more! Happy Halloween!

[toxicghost]

"By the way, this is what you turn into after you die." That line hits very differently now after 6 years.

[thehvham]

My heart launched out of my chest with the notification

[Mastermind_MaxPlayz]

The way charmander has to go through this even as a ghost is really upsetting

[eggbertvonchickeniii]

As much as i am actually sad Charmander is legit dead, its cool to do a story where the main characters learn a life lesson too late and get killed off as opposed to "Oh i was wrong now im hunky dory". Cant wait for Ep.11!

[DragonSageSequi]

This turned from a simple funny meme to something I actually legit cried over and can't wait for more. Congrats to you dude.

[spiderslayer]

Charmander's message is incredibly touching. He didn't realize just how much he loved and regretted abusing his friends, but how he didn't realize it until it was too late. It's a powerful lesson. We often take those around us for granted, and by the time we realize our own actions, it's almost impossible to repair those bonds

[_yuuart_]

Brooo, I still remember when I was about 6 years old, and the series was released. I was very young and couldn't speak English, so when I found out they made a dubbing in my language (I'm Brazilian), I watched one episode after another until I finished what was available, growing up alongside the series. I always watched each episode with my older brother, who loves it as much as I do. Now, at 16, seeing this fills me with nostalgia. I've learned to speak English, and man, I genuinely cried watching this. I'm really excited about the upcoming episodes and can't wait to see how it all ends! Tysm for everything, this was part of my childhood, and maybe I'll become an adult (in Brazil, the age of majority is 18) along with the conclusion of all this! Eagerly waiting, kisses, until the next video <3

Obs: I really hope Charmander comes back to life somehow, but if he doesn't, I'll still be happy. Btw, I miss him so much that I can't support.

[Deven_Mack]

This was fantastic, Pierce! At this point, I really should be used to how talented you are, but you keep finding new ways to impress. Wishing you the best with the next episode!

[stickman]

Man it’s so cool you’re still dedicated to finishing this story even after so long, while improving with every video. Keep up the good work and Happy Halloween!

[drew_ytp]

Pretty sure Charmander's new goal is going to be evolving into Gengar now 😭

[Vegetables]

I don’t care if he was a psycopath, you cant just kill my favorite lizard like that. also i just realized he genuinely wanted to rescue Squirtle. It wasn’t even about the caterpies, and now he has to exist as a BLERGH with that feeling of betrayal… forever

[wsbh]

"Blergh!!" Goodbye our favorite Charmander

[torsomething]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT EPISODE, PLEASE TAKE ALL THE TIME YOU NEED TO MAKE IT GREAT ❤❤❤

[mermidion]

i am glad that charmander still embraced how much he enjoyed being a "terrible beast" and that he saw Squirtles action for the betrayal that it was.

[ashleytuchin]

That actually sounded great and became legitimately haunting at the end.

[Dynamodog]

I just still can't believe the series is still going, and how much work you've put in to it. I've literally grown up alongside this series!

[tamp_]

It’s crazy just how much effort and dedication you’ve put into this project. You’ve probably heard it so many times at this point but this is truly amazing and you’re an inspiration!!

[lusterwing]

I’ve been watching this series ever since the fifth grade and it’s crazy to think I’m a tenth grader now and still watching. Starter squad made my entire childhood.

[ripsterseeker]

This was flawless to hear from you Shippidge, bravo to you personally. You’re as talented as I should’ve known from the start, hell I can’t even animate or sing, lol. Anyways though, as I always said from the start, please do take your time for Episode 11. We’re all happy to be apart of this community and support you along the way.

Hope to see what’s next after wrapping up the starter squad series. Whatever it is that you have in mind for creation, we’ll be here to support you as the one hell of a rollercoaster ride goes on to the future! ♥️ 🙏 🔥 💪 🫡